Notorious Motor / esc upgrade

[nick-108]

hello, been reading old posts, what is considered to be _the_ motor upgrade for Notorious/kraton 6s blx, if I want to stay on 6s. Thanks

Also if you want to add info about common/proven gearing, thanks a lot

 

[#ARRMArcfanboy4life]

Max6 combo

 

[Moirae]

another vote for the max 6 combo. It's a lot more power though, better buy some tire glue and get used to checking them after every run.

 

[nick-108]

Is that the 4985 1650kv???

 

[Moirae]

Is that the 4985 1650kv???

yessir

 

[nick-108]

From what I read from old threads, gearing is 16-20 pinion to 50 spur?

haven't found what fans to buy, any proven fans is easy to fit?

 

[Moirae]

From what I read from old threads, gearing is 16-20 pinion to 50 spur?

haven't found what fans to buy, any proven fans is easy to fit?

Really depends on ambient temps and driving style tbh. I run 24/50 in a kraton with fans and I never have problems. I think 16t is too low though, I'd start with a 20t personally. I use this for fans/mount

 

[Thumper33]

I expected someone to say Castle Monster X 1/8. I'm still learning here though.

 

[Moirae]

I expected someone to say Castle Monster X 1/8. I'm still learning here though.

Castle mmx8s 1717 combo is really nice and I love it in my Talion and Felony, but I think for most people the max 6 will be the better buy with the 100$ cheaper price tag and proven basher durability.

 

[Jluther@becoinc]

hello, been reading old posts, what is considered to be _the_ motor upgrade for Notorious/kraton 6s blx, if I want to stay on 6s. Thanks

Also if you want to add info about common/proven gearing, thanks a lot

Hobbystar makes a 4585 1800kb that pairs really good with the Max6 as well. I have it in two of my rigs and it’s a little faster

 

[Moirae]

Hobbystar makes a 4585 1800kb that pairs really good with the Max6 as well. I have it in two of my rigs and it’s a little faster

That actually sounds like a great idea too. I bet it will shave a little weight too if you care about that sort of thing.

 

[SrC]

hello, been reading old posts, what is considered to be _the_ motor upgrade for Notorious/kraton 6s blx, if I want to stay on 6s. Thanks

Also if you want to add info about common/proven gearing, thanks a lot

Like stated above Max6 (1600kv-1750kv-1900kv motor) 16T-18T pinion depending how you bash and motor temps. Temp gun in hand to evaluate.
Seems to be everyone's sweet spot for hard bashing with 6s. Proper Fan(s) are a given.
Better absolutely make sure your diffs are up to the task. First priority, if you haven't considered this or even looked at them yet.
For standard RTR open diffs I run 60kF/500kC/30kR. Seems to work for most here. I am good with these diff oils on all my 6s rigs. They last quite a while now between maintenance. Better keep those tires glued well enough. Check often.

 

[nick-108]

Thanks all for taking your time despite lots of similar threads. Any more suggestions for fans is much appreciated, preferably shiped from EU.